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A $100M Gift for Scholarships at Mississippi State
A $100 million gift to Mississippi State University will be used exclusively for student scholarships, the university announced Thursday. The...
Ex-Presidents for Academic Freedom
PEN America has convened a group of 100-plus former college presidents to push back on threats to academic freedom as higher education remains a frequent target for politicians.
Student-Won Grant Supports Internet Access for Their Peers
A grant proposal from four seniors at the Oregon Institute of Technology extends internet access for students through a mobile hotspot pilot program.
Scaling Up: VCU Internship Funding Program Increases Reach
Virginia Commonwealth University sponsored students’ summer internships and experiential learning through a pilot program in 2022. This year, with additional funding and increased advertising, the program will support around 70 students.
U of Arkansas Trustees Appear Divided on Purchase of U of Phoenix
University of Arkansas system trustees appear divided on a plan to purchase the University of Phoenix, The Northwest Arkansas Democrat...
House Republicans Move to Bar Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports
House Republicans narrowly advanced a bill Thursday that would define sex in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972...
Report: Republican Lawyer Criticizes Campus Voting Access
A Republican strategist pressed donors at a Republican National Committee retreat to make voting on college campuses more difficult, The...
House Debt Plan Would Mean Higher Ed Spending Cuts
The Education Department could have to cut anywhere from 8 to 23 percent out of its budget under the House Republicans’ opening offer on debt ceiling negotiations.